Porter Ready for Bruising Encounter with France

At least one Leinster prop is expecting to get one over on a French scrum this week-end.

Loosehead, Andrew Porter, is one of seven Leinster players in Nigel Carolan's Ireland Under 20 side for their game against France in Narbonne.

Ireland go into the game on the back of a disappointing 11 point defeat to Wales last day out and Porter knows their task won't get any easier on Friday: "It's a very difficult place to go. They're very proud of where they come from I think it will be really important for us to stay positive. There's a lot of determination and hunger in the camp this week and lads have been putting in the hard work."

France opened their campaign with a powerful display against Italy last week-end winning out by 40 points to 3. Porter says they present a very tough proposition for Ireland: "They're very strong, very strong up front and they have a very dynamic pack as well but we have the skill and talent to counter that.

"Their set piece is their main platform for their game. That's where they'll be looking to set most of their drives up especially from their backs. If we really focus on that and take that away from them that will really stand to us."